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Ashley M.


Gaston, SC

$15/hr1 yrs exp

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I work as a pediatric dental assistant so I work with kids, including special needs. I have 2 daughters ages 8 and 9. I love working with kids. I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with all ages of kids, including infants and toddlers.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night & Weekend Sitter!!

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a clinical social worker with specializations in human development and child welfare who just moved to Cola, SC from Denver, CO. I have extensive history with babysitting, working at daycares and summer camps, a pediatric mental health inpatient unit, and volunteering with children. My primary work as a social worker...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebecca was our boys nanny over the summer and did a great job. She attended their events, even when she was off. I would highly recommend her."

Christina H.

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have special needs experience primarily with younger children and some adult. I have cared for children with ADD/ADHD, down syndrome, developmental delays, and heart conditions. Along with this, I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7.
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Kristina T.


Cayce, SC

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Young And Creative

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kristina, and I'm a senior at UOFSC studying Journalism. I have been previously employed as an afterschool teacher at Empire Gymnastics in Lexington, a summer camp counselor, as well as a child care worker at the YMCA. I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I am a non-smoker. I have my...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristina has a big heart and an immense love for children! She babysat my 2 little sisters and did a great job. One has ADHD and she handled it perfectly. She also works with kids with autism. She's very professional and polite"

Mathew H.

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 5-year-old daughter of my own (with one on the way)! I love animals (we have 4 dogs). I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am first...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????"

Maggie P.

I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children. Thank you
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

I have 20 plus years experience with children and adults of all ages. I work for a local long term family for 19 years and have also worked ambulatory and chair bound patients. I love helping care for all individuals. Feel God has blessed me with this gift and have made a promise to always do my best.
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Shanna M.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a friendly Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years experience. I have experience with adults & children. I have private duty nursing experience, worked in a busy medical office, & worked with school children. I also have experience with special needs. I am a mother of 2 children looking for part time work. My schedule is...
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Ronda A.


West Columbia, SC

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Health Care Provider

CPR certified... I also have a brother who also has special needs. And I've been in the healthcare field for 10 plus years.
Ronda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Jack H.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Older Caregiver

My name is Jack . I am an older caregiver that has many years experience caring for family members, friends, and professional clients. I enjoy private duty work. I have worked with mostly gentlemen in their homes. Also, I have hospice, facility, medication, diabetic, tube feeding, wound care experience.
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience with special needs children and adults, geriatric patients with total care, dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with all ages and have many added skills achieved though out the years, namely phlebotomy, trach care, insulin injection and blood sugar checks and medication...
Tanja can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Krystal W.


Lexington, SC

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of 3, have experience with special needs and know how important finding great care is! I enjoy being outside, doing hands on activities and light housework. If you need a different time then what I offer please reach out!
Krystal can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experience Caring For Individuals With Complex Care Needs

My work with individuals with special needs began during my time in college, when I began providing respite care for a young child with significant health, cognitive, and mobility struggles. In my current position, I work directly with individuals with complex mental health profiles, as well as individuals with Autism, ADHD, and...
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Presbyterian College with a degree in psychology. I have also taken special education and other classes such as child and adolescent psychology. I have friends who have disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience interacting with and befriending individuals who have...
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Carey O.


West Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Columbia Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position

Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...
Carey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much...

Kirstin O.

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Kristi C.


Lexington, SC

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/CNA

I have cared for children with special needs and adults through caregiving agencies. I make sure to provide the best care and companion to my clients and child. Bathing, dressing, feeding and I have done feeding tubes on a child. I have had experience with Hoyer lifts as well with a child and adult. My husband has mild cerebral...
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Audrey C.


West Columbia, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Specials Needs Assistant/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am semi- retired. I am currently seeking to care for older children- 4 years and older. Special needs children are my passion but love ALL children. I have 12 years experience caring for special needs children, mainly in the school system. I also have over 30 years experience babysitting, teaching children classes and taking...

Julianna C.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello everyone. I am Julianna who is a grad student at University. I am currently working, going to school, and doing an internship so my schedule is a little tight. However, I have a heart for animals, kids, and special needs. Each deserve to be loved and cared for by giving them the attention they need.

Rayola M.


Lexington, SC

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Elderly Caregiver Available For Part Time Work

I worked for a home health care agency for 1 year as a personal care attendant, letter of reference on request. My duties included but where not limited to: companion care, cooking, shopping, assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, organizing, taking to appointment, walking pets and hospice care. I have cared for a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gaston, SC

Rebecca T.

5.0

Rebecca was our boys nanny over the summer and did a great job. She attended their events, even when she was off. I would highly recommend her.

- Christina H.

Kristina T.

5.0

Kristina has a big heart and an immense love for children! She babysat my 2 little sisters and did a great job. One has ADHD and she handled it perfectly. She also works with kids with autism. She's very professional and polite

- Mathew H.

Jill Y.

5.0

Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????

- Maggie P.

Carey O.

5.0

Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much from watching her that I've been able...

- Kirstin O.

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